Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Admission Requirements

Nursing, RN-BSN Pathways  

• RN-BSN Bridge (Licensed RN)
• RN-BSN Accelerated (Current ADN Students)

I. RN-BSN Bridge

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Admission Requirements

This program is designed for California licensed Registered Nurses who hold an Associate degree in nursing who are seeking to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in the RN to BSN degree completion program by fulfilling the required coursework and practicum hours.

Students interested in applying to the RN-BSN program must meet the following admissions requirements:

1. Acceptance to California Baptist University. Admission standards for Undergraduate Studies at California Baptist University can be found in the Admissions section of the University Catalog.
2. An Associate’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the evaluated equivalency.
3. Current, unencumbered California Registered Nursing (RN) License
4. A minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average from an accredited college or university
5. Official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
6. Complete College of Nursing Clearances

II. Nursing, RN-BSN Accelerated Program

Admission Requirements

This program admits eligible students enrolled in a California regionally-accredited Associate Degree nursing program to the RN to BSN program.  The curriculum is designed to provide a bridge for accelerated degree completion. 

*Students obtain eligibility to apply for the NCLEX licensing exam through their enrolled respective ADN program.

Students interested in applying to the RN-BSN program must meet the following admissions requirements:

1. Acceptance to California Baptist University. Admission standards for Undergraduate Studies at California Baptist University can be found in the Admissions section of the University Catalog.
2. Accepted and successfully progressing in an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
3. A minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average
4. Official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
5. Complete College of Nursing Clearances.

Prerequisite to Program

• Anatomy /Physiology with a lab, microbiology with a lab, and chemistry with a lab

Online Major Program Requirements (124 units)